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May 04, 2008

Madison sheriff: Man kills wife, self

Madison County Sheriff Erik J. Weaver confirmed Saturday that a couple was fatally shot in their Ridgeview Road home late Friday night.

Ruling in Gray case set for Monday

Convicted murderer Ricky Jovan Gray is scheduled to return to Culpeper County Circuit Court Monday to hear a ruling on a defense motion requesting information related to the cooperation of a witness for the prosecution.

Culpeper Day brings good food, good times, good friends
Culpeper Day brings good food, good times, good friends

The smells of street food, lots of laughter, live music and an occasional balloon all drifted through the air Saturday as hundreds of people filled Davis Street for Culpeper Day.

Bond hearing set in toddler coke case

Doctors found drugs in toddlers’ systems after strange behavior

Man sought in Orange kidnap attempt

Authorities are looking for a suspect who attempted to abduct a student at Prospect Heights Middle School.



May 03, 2008

Bond hearing set in toddler coke case
Bond hearing set in toddler coke case

Louisa County’s commonwealth’s attorney asked a judge to revoke the bond of a man accused of child endangerment after his toddlers tested positive for cocaine.

Man sought in attempted kidnapping
Man sought in attempted kidnapping

Authorities are on the lookout for a suspect who attempted to abduct a student at Orange County’s Prospect Heights Middle School on Wednesday.

As with everybody else, money is on law enforcement officers’ minds
As with everybody else, money is on law enforcement officers’ minds

Running 10 regrettable minutes late for my second session at the Culpeper Citizen’s Criminal Justice Academy, I slipped into the back of the room at the Depot, spied the table loaded with salty and sugary snacks and sank into my seat, hoping I hadn’t missed anything too critical. Smiles and nods of acknowledgement met me.

Man sentenced for July robbery in Orange

A 22-year-old man will spend three years in prison for his role in the July robbery of an Orange pizza delivery driver.

Firemen’s carnival coming May 21-24

The Culpeper County Volunteer Fire Department’s annual carnival will be held May 21-24 at the Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises on U.S. 29 South in Culpeper.

Schools announce teacher of the year
Schools announce teacher of the year

The Culpeper County School District announced Thursday the teacher and classified employee of the year at a Thursday evening banquet.

NYC bond raters say town finances are ‘strong’

The town of Culpeper is in good financial health — so says Wall Street.

¡Arriba Fiesta!
¡Arriba Fiesta!

A string of Hispanic flags billowed in the breeze along the rooftop of The Depot last night, representing the melting pot of cultures that have found a home in Culpeper.

Madison sheriff: Man kills wife, self
Madison sheriff: Man kills wife, self

Madison County Sheriff Erik J. Weaver confirmed Saturday that a couple was fatally shot in their Ridgeview Road home late Friday night.



May 02, 2008

Coming this weekend in the Star-Exponent

Many interesting things are going on in Culpeper.

Schools announce Teacher of the Year

The Culpeper County School District announced Thursday the teacher and classified employee of the year at a Thursday evening banquet.

Man sentenced for July robbery in Orange

A 22-year-old man will spend three years in prison for his role in the July robbery of an Orange pizza delivery driver.

‘History is human’
‘History is human’

Inside a peaked white tent on the grounds of President James Madison’s vast green plantation, all eyes were on premier historian David McCullough, an award-winning writer, a commanding public speaker and host of The American Experience on PBS.

Four women injured in two crashes
Four women injured in two crashes

A Wednesday afternoon accident in Rixeyville and a Thursday afternoon wreck in Culpeper sent four women to the hospital.

Fiesta kicks off tonight in downtown Culpeper

Civil War soldiers, piñatas, music and all kinds of food will fill the streets downtown this weekend as the Culpeper Fiesta and Culpeper Day street festivals return for another year.

‘America’s strength and shield’
‘America’s strength and shield’

Under an overcast sky, red, white and blue balloons swayed and more than 150 people gathered outside the Culpeper County Courthouse for the 57th annual National Day of Prayer.



May 01, 2008

Salubria: A walk through history
Salubria: A walk through history

As part of History Day, nearly 50 fourth- to seventh-graders — dressed in Colonial and Revolutionary period clothing — gathered just inside the property’s wooden fence on the grass to hear about the historic home.

A taste of Korea here in Culpeper

HaegumPlus, a hybrid fusion music group that performs with both traditional Korean and western instruments, will play tonight at 6:30 in the Culpeper County Library meeting room. And there’s a lot more going on.

Historian, noted author speaks at Montpelier

David McCullough addresses Journey Through Hallowed Ground gathering.

ROUTE 651 IN LOUISA COUNTY IS OPEN

Motorists can receive updated information about roads closings and weather by dialing 511.

Orange school locked down

Sheriff: Man tried to abduct student at Prospect Heights

Seussical the musical
Seussical the musical

Dr. Seuss-themed show starts tonight at Floyd T. Binns

South Korean consulate announces ‘sisterhood ties’

The South Korean consulate Tuesday announced the Korean-American Association of Northern Virginia would establish “sisterhood ties” with Culpeper County.

DeJarnette knew from the start that she wanted to be a teacher
DeJarnette knew from the start that she wanted to be a teacher

Mary Dodd DeJarnette was chosen as A.G. Richardson Elementary School’s 2008-09 Teacher of the Year.

A mother’s intuition pays off in several ways for Painter
A mother’s intuition pays off in several ways for Painter

Pat Matney Painter was chosen as Floyd T. Binns Middle School’s 2008-09 Teacher of the Year.

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